American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus (incl. sonorus))

American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus (incl. sonorus)) photo

Photo credit: Deborah Rudus

Bumble bee illustrations: Paul Williams (identification and color patterns) and Elaine Evans (bee body design).

Identifying Features

Status: In decline
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"Face black"; "T1 with yellow often in middle"; "T2-3 yellow"; "T4-5 black"; "Dark wings"

Range

American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus (incl. sonorus)) range map

When to Look

American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus (incl. sonorus)) range phenology

Floral Associations

Astragalus canadensis, Erigeron philadelphicus, Hydrophyllum virginianum, Pontederia cordata, Rubus idaeus


Look Alike Species

B. nevadensis, B. morrisoni, B. crotchii, B. auricomus, B. terricola